Licensing Engineer

Protingent; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing seeks a Licensing Engineer for a direct-hire role in Oak Brook, IL. You will develop licensing documents (Topical Reports, PSAR, FSAR) and coordinate with system engineers to provide evidence-based statements for regulatory submissions.

You will engage with NRC during pre-application and reviews, stay current on reactor developments, and help standardize licensing processes. A BS or MS in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant Science or Engineering field (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Engineering Science, Physics, Mathematics).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in licensing, engineering, quality assurance, or technical writing preferably in nuclear/energy industries.
• Familiarity with NRC guidance and industry initiatives for advanced non-light water reactors and NEI guidance.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (ACI, ANS/ANSI, ASME, IEEE, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop licensing documents (Topical Reports, PSAR, FSAR) per NRC guidance and project schedules.
• Interface with system engineers to ensure evidence in licensing documents.
• Coordinate with applicants to meet licensing deliverables and regulatory requirements.
• Support NRC interactions during pre-application, review, and audits.
• Participate in NRC public meetings and stay updated on reactor developments.
• Assist in policies and procedures for reactor project implementation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and standardization.

Skills

Licensing docs

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nuclear/Engineering field

Job description

Position Title: Licensing Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Licensing Engineering opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop licensing documents (e.g., Topical Reports, PSAR, FSAR, etc.) in accordance with applicable NRC guidance and established project commitments and schedules.
• Interface with responsible system engineers to ensure supporting design documents provide objective evidence of statements of fact included in licensing documents submitted to regulatory authorities.
• Interface and work with applicants to ensure licensing product deliverables meet customer requirements and ensure regulatory compliance of topical reports, construction permit application, operating license application, and related licensing documents.
• Support interactions with NRC during pre-application engagements, during NRC review of submitted licensing documents, and during NRC audits.
• Participate in NRC public meetings and remain abreast and up to date on NRC and industry developments associated with advanced non-light water reactors and microreactors.
• Support development of company policies and project procedures to support implementation of reactor projects.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and standardization of work.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant Science or Engineering field (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Engineering Science, Physics, Mathematics).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in licensing, engineering, quality assurance, or technical writing preferably in the nuclear or energy industries.
• Familiarity with NRC guidance and industry initiatives associated with advanced non-light water reactors such as RG 1.232, RG 1.233, RG 1.242, and RG 1.253, and NEI 18-04 and NEI 21-07, etc.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standard typically used for compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. ACI, ANS/ANSI, ASME, IEEE, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with specific licensing documentation requirements, public transparency requirements, information withholding requirements and procedures, and document processing requirements and processes for licensing documents.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team contributing to positive culture and overall team results.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $95K-$160K
• Location: Oak Brook, IL (Onsite)

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.